Feb 12, 2024 
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction novel published in 1977. The novel provides an extensive portrayal of drug culture and drug use, both recreational and abusive. The protagonist, Bob Arctor, leads a double life: as a member of a household of drug users and as an undercover police agent assigned to spy on his household.
Arctor becomes addicted to a powerful psychoactive drug called “Substance D” while posing as a drug user. His use of the drug causes his brain’s two hemispheres to function independently, leading to confusion and identity issues.
A scanner darkly By Philip K. Dick Book Info:
- Publisher: Doubleday
- Published: January 1, 1977
- ISBN: 0385016131
- Pages: 230
- Size: 0.9
